Summer is a time when you want to spend more time outdoors and in the warm sun. However, it also means being exposed to the sun’s UV rays, which increases your chances of developing skin cancer if overexposed. For decades, dermatologists have strongly encouraged the...

Millions of Americans deal with heartburn and stomach indigestion daily. For years they have turned to antacid medications for needed relief. Unfortunately, recent research has shown that taking such medications regularly could lead to greater health problems for...

Military Veterans and Exposure to Asbestos The men and women who valiantly served in our armed forces throughout the years faced many dangers on battlefields across the globe. But, many military veterans were also unknowingly exposed to other dangers that would...

Each year, approximately 1 million people go to the emergency room because of injuries from slip and fall accidents. The injuries from these accidents range from minor scratches and bruises, to broken bones, head and spinal cord trauma, and even death. According to...

Over 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Most of those diagnosed have type 2 diabetes. Since 2013, many of those with type 2 diabetes have used the medication Invokana to help them manage their...

When you buy a product, you have faith it will do what it is designed and advertised to do. You do not expect the product to cause you injury. Unfortunately, many products you use or consume have the potential to cause you harm. Because of design defects,...

Since its debut, millions of men have used Viagra to help with one of their most personal health issues. They have trusted that it will help them with their problem without causing undue harm. But, it seems they may have missed placed their trust. Several studies have...

Since 2000, millions of women have used Mirena IUD. They have trusted the devices to perform as advertised and safely provide birth control and menstrual relief. But, more and more medical studies have revealed that usage of a Mirena IUD could cause significant harm....

Knee replacement surgery has become one of the most common surgeries done in America. Over 600,000 individuals have total knee replacements done each year, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Most surgeries are successful and offer patients years...

In recent years, thousands of lawsuits have been filed in federal courts against manufacturers of IVC filters. Those filing the lawsuits claim a medical device that was meant to save their life caused them severe harm instead. What is an IVC Filter? IVC filters are...